Chalky is a
warm light color with the hex code #DED087.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
222, 208, 135 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 39%, 13% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Chalky
#DED087
Chalky color values
- HEX
- #DED087
- RGB
- 222, 208, 135
- HSL
- 50°, 57%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 6, 39, 13
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chalky sits at 50° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Chalky is rendered as rgb(222, 208, 135), where the red channel dominates at 222, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Chalky translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 6M 39Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (39%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Chalky
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #DED087;
--brand-primary-rgb: 222, 208, 135;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DED087',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 39%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(222, 208, 135)
rgba(222, 208, 135, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #DED087?
#DED087 is Chalky, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 208, 135. It has a hue of 50°, 57%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DED087?
The RGB color code for #DED087 is rgb(222, 208, 135). This means it contains 222 red,
208 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chalky a warm or cool color?
Chalky (#DED087) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DED087 in CSS?
You can use #DED087 in CSS with:
background-color: #DED087; or color: #DED087; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 208, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 39%, 13%.